9/29/17 @ 2:30 p.m. - Nassau County Emergency Management and the Nassau County Health Department submitted a request last week to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito spraying in unincorporated areas of Nassau County due to flooding from Hurricane Irma. We were notified this morning that aerial spraying will take place very early tomorrow morning in Zones 1-4, as outlined in burgundy in the attached map.

Also attached is a sheet containing commonly asked questions and answers related to mosquito spraying

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/29/17 @ 9:30 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200/A1A for the week of September 30-October 6, 2017. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES A DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR‐200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712‐4‐52‐01 & 210712‐4‐56‐01 Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County ‐ Section Number: Nassau ‐ 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime: 
 

• SR 200 EB Right Lane from St. Peter Blvd to Lofton Creek Boat Ramp; Saturday, 09/30/17; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 
Nighttime:  None Scheduled
 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction / Maintenance Activity):
Remove Barrier Wall for Paving Operations
 
NOTE: Scheduled lane closures subject to change due to weather.
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM               
Carrie Smithheart, PA
Office:(904) 265‐3170
Cell:(904) 509‐9007

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

9/28/17 @ 4:50 p.m. - A few months ago, District 5 County Commissioner Justin Taylor inquired about having 2 school zone flashing lights installed on River Rd. near Callahan Intermediate School to provide additional safety for the students.

The Board voted to approve the expenditure up to $25,000. The project came in well under budget at $12,750. The new signs are now in place and look great!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/28/17 @ 9:30 a.m. - As of Wednesday, September 27th, a total of 19,049 cubic yards of storm debris has been collected in Nassau County. The contractor, CrowderGulf, currently has 8 haul trucks in operation. 7 are still located on Amelia Island and 1 truck has begun working west of the Shave Bridge to start addressing debris off the island. Other trucks will move off island as that area nears completion.

This week, the contractor also began an assessment of all debris west of I-95 and is determining the best route for collection. We anticipate that the contractor will place additional haul trucks west of I-95 soon.

Due to the widespread amount of debris, the contractor cannot provide an exact schedule for removal, however they began east and are working their way west. They are working 7 days per week from dawn until dusk in an effort to remove the debris quickly. Attached is a list of roads that the hauler has removed debris from so far, however please note that all of the listed roads may not be complete. Large limbs and logs may require additional equipment, therefore, this type of debris may be left behind at first pass. Once all roads have been completely cleared, the contractor will do one final pass to pick up debris that may have been placed in the right of way after their first pass  or which may have accidentally been missed by the contractor.

We have asked the contractor to provide this information periodically so that the public can see which areas they've cleared and hopefully help people determine as they are approaching their area. The best advice we can give is to just be ready and know that they will be to you as soon as possible.  

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/27/17 @ 10: 40 a.m. - Currently, both debris drop off locations are open seven days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. However, beginning Monday, October 2, 2017, the Hilliard drop off site will be closed during the week. The site will continue to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. until further notice.

Just a reminder that both drop off locations were established for citizens to drop off yard debris (no construction debris) and is FREE of charge with proof of residency. Per FEMA guidelines, debris cannot be bagged, nor can it be in any type of container. Contractors are not authorized to use these sites.

Drop off sites are as follows:

• Bailey Road Maintenance Yard in Fernandina Beach located at 3163 Bailey Road
• Hilliard Maintenance Yard in Hilliard located at 37356 Pea Farm Road

If you have any questions, please contact the Road & Bridge Department at (904) 530-6175.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/26/17 @ 12:15 p.m. - From Nassau County Emergency Management:

On Thursday, September 28, 2017 AmeriCorps volunteers will be arriving in Nassau County. These teams of 32 individuals will be getting ready to mobilize and assist Nassau County Citizens with muck out.

If you live in Nassau County and your house was flooded these teams can help you. These volunteers are here to assist with cleanup and can help remove flooded items and debris. If you need this type of free assistance, please call the Nassau County EM at 904-548-0900 and give them your information so that we can dispatch the volunteers to help you. Again, right now they are helping with flooded homes only.

Also we have free clean up kits available for those with flooded homes so that they can clean them up. The American Red Cross is sending Nassau County Emergency Management 24 pallets of cleaning kits. (See Photo). If you need one, please call the Nassau EM at 904-548-0900 and they can tell you where to pick one up.

Need Tarps for leaky roof caused by the storm and live in Nassau County? Call 904-548-0900 and we can tell you where to pick up a free tarp for your roof. We have 2500 tarps available for free to those in need.

Any other questions or needs: Please call our Citizens information Center line and they can direct you to resources that may help. 904-548-0900.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

9/26/17 @ 10:45 a.m. - At last night's meeting, the County Commissioners presented a Resolution to the Florida Native Plant Society proclaiming October 2017 as Florida Native Plant Month. Did you know that non-native plants are evasive and can cause harm to our local environment and our health? Just because you can find it locally in stores does not mean that it's safe to use in our region. We urge all citizens to famililarize themselves with the dangers related to invasive species and their impact on natural resources. Our local Cooperative Extension Offices has experts that can help you determine which types of plants are best for your landscape and their services are free! For more information, please contact the Cooperative Extension Office at (904) 530-6350.

To watch the presentation, please click here.  

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/25/17 @ 4:20 p.m. -

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA - The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners would like to announce that effective immediately, single stream recycling is now available at each of the recycle sites listed below. Single stream recycling allows citizens to place plastic, glass and aluminum in one bin. Separation of these recyclables is no longer necessary.
 
West Nassau Landfill
46026 Landfill Rd
Callahan, FL 32011

Bryceville
7282 Motes Rd
Bryceville, FL 32009

Goodbread Dr
86142 Goodbread Drive
Yulee, FL 32097 

Bailey Rd.
3163 Bailey Rd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
 
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If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste Department at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/25/17 @ 11:20 a.m. - There is a long list of residents affected by Hurricane Irma right here in Nassau County who have reached out to Emergency Management requesting assistance for a variety of things including cleaning out flooded homes, cutting up fallen trees, and helping them get debris to the right-of-way or drop off sites. These residents are elderly or unfortunate and are not able to do this themselves. Is there anyone in the community interested in volunteering their time to help a neighbor in need? Even a few hours of your time would be a tremendous help for these individuals.

Please contact Volunteer Coordinate, Mike Efferson, at (904) 548-0900 and let him know when you are available so we can get these people the assistance they need as soon as possible.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/22/17 @ 6:30 p.m. - Above are some pics shared by State Rep Cord Byrd at today's Farm Share food giveaway.

From Rep Byrd's FaceBook page:
"Thanks to Senator Aaron Bean, Commissioner George Spicer, Commissioner Justin Taylor and School Board member Jonathan Petree for putting their backs into it! Also, Janet (the Free Hug lady) for giving away loads of clothes! And all the wonderful residents who gave of their time and energy to help their neighbors! The energy was amazing!"

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

9/22/17 @ 6:10 p.m.

​Tree cutting volunteers are needed to help the elderly and low income citizens affected by Hurricane Irma remove trees from their homes. If you have the equipment, skills and time, and want to help your neighbors in your community, please call Mike Efferson at 904-548-0910.

9/22/17 @ 4:25 p.m. - Attached is a Notice from the Florida Department of Transportation regarding a shift to westbound traffic onto the newly constructed temporary westbound pavement on SR200/A1A from Still Quarters Road to west of Interstate 95 on Saturday, September 23rd.

9/22/17 @ 4:15 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 for the week of September 23-September 29, 2017:

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION
Job Description: SR‐200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number: 210712‐4‐52‐01 & 210712‐4‐56‐01 Federal Aid Project Number: 4881064P
Contract Number: T2579
County ‐ Section Number: Nassau ‐ 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:

Daytime:  None Scheduled
 
Nighttime:

• NB Blackrock Rd at SR 200; Tuesday, 09/26/17 & Wednesday, 09/27/17; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• NB Barnwell Rd at SR 200; Tuesday, 09/26/17 & Wednesday, 09/27/17; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SB Blackrock Rd at SR 200; Thursday, 09/28/17 & Friday, 09/29/17; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SB Barnwell Rd at SR 200; Thursday, 09/28/17 & Friday, 09/29/17; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  

REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction / Maintenance Activity):

• Drainage Crossing
  

NOTE: Scheduled lane closures subject to change due to weather.


PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM               
Carrie Smithheart, PA
Office: (904) 265‐3170
Cell: (904) 509‐9007

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

9/21/17 @ 10:05 p.m. - Please see the below information from Emergency Management regarding canvassing of areas affected by hurricanes.

Disaster Survival Assistance Teams (DSAT) will be arriving in Nassau County TOMORROW. These teams will be doing door to door canvassing of areas affected by Hurricane Irma. They will have identification on them and the Nassau EM will post information as to the areas they are traveling to, as soon as that information becomes available.
DSAT provides information directly to survivors by canvassing the community door-to-door. DSAT brings information to locations where citizens frequent, so that everyone in the community has equal access and understanding of the assistance process.

DSAT circulates information on how to register with FEMA for disaster aid, the location and operation hours of Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), and mitigation options. All other information is dependent on the event that has taken place. For example, during a flooding event, DSAT may hand out information on water damage and mold prevention.
Examples of varying FEMA identification is posted below. Please note, if you are unsure if a person is a legitimate FEMA DSAT representative or not and need verification, you can call the Nassau County Sheriff's Office Non -Emergency line at 904-225-5174.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

9/21/17 @ 3:15 p.m. - Please see the below Press Release from the Nassau County Grants Office:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAROL GILCHRIST
(904) 530-6020
 
SHIP Funds Available to Aid in Disaster Relief for Low-Income Families
 
Executive Order Number 17-235 was issued by Governor Rick Scott on September 4, 2017, due to threats related to Hurricane Irma. The Executive Order allows local government to use unencumbered State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) funds to carry out activities related to disaster relief. (Florida Administrative Code, 67-37.005(9)) This State of Emergency shall expire 6 months from the date of this order.
 
Nassau County citizens in need of emergency assistance for damages related to Hurricane Irma could qualify for up to $5,000 in grant funds to be used to protect their home from further damage. Examples include tree removal from home, hiring of a cleaning service to extract water, roof repairs, boarding of broken windows, and payment of insurance deductible. Mobile homes and rental properties are not eligible.
 
Assistance is only for very-low and low income families. This applies to those with household income equal to or less than 80% of the area median income as shown on the chart below.
                                          
Household Size                     Annual Income Limit                         
1                                  $36,050
2                                  $41,200
3                                  $46,350
4                                  $51,500
5                                  $55,650
6                                  $59,750
7                                  $63,900
8                                  $68,000
 
Nassau County citizens meeting the above requirements and in need of assistance should contact the Nassau County SHIP Office at (904) 530-6020. Applicants will be required to fill out a Disaster Self Certification Form and a SHIP Application, and must provide income documentation.
 
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-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office